Film of the week: Saltburn

Following the success of Promising Young Woman, Emerald Fennell aims at the rich and privileged in this pulpy and obscene thriller.

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Film of the week: The Marvels

The Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn’t found its stride since The Avengers, but at least this latest chapter has good ideas behind it.

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Film of the week: Foe

Australian director Garth Davis is joined by two of the biggest talents of this generation for a flawed film that still pulls a powerful punch.

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Film of the week: The Killer

Back in the world of thrillers, David Fincher takes the chance to explore some overlooked themes of the genre.

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Book review: The Broken Places

Russell Franklin’s book is a poetic and emotional fictional account of Ernest Hemingway’s trans daughter, Gloria.

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Film of the week: Killers of the Flower Moon

Martin Scorsese’s new film about the Osage murders is less about the investigation than what it says about the truth of America.

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Book review: The Settlement

An enthralling retelling of the ill-fated Wybalenna settlement, Jock Serong confronts the harsh realities of Australia’s colonial history.

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Film of the week: The Crime is Mine

Prolific French filmmaker François Ozon’s new film relies on Isabelle Huppert to elevate its charm, but misses a chance for a perfect crowd-pleaser.

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Book review: The Schoolgirl, Her Teacher, and His Wife

A fresh and careful perspective on one of the nation’s most notorious cases

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Film of the week: Shayda

Noora Niasari’s feature debut, aided by one of the best performances of the year, effectively unpacks a difficult subject without emotional manipulation

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